In accordance with Title IX, 34 CFR Part 106, and university standards, High Point University is committed to operating educational programs and activities that are free from sex-based and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This mission also extends to admissions and employment. HPU takes all allegations of sex-based and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct seriously. We welcome your involvement in fostering a campus community that strives to prevent sex-based and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct in all their forms and to compassionately respond to and support the parties involved.
The university’s Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the administration and coordination of High Point University’s Title IX-related policies, programs, and compliance efforts. The scope of these responsibilities includes, among other things, oversight of complaint resolution, resources, communications, and training in connection with Title IX’s prohibition of discrimination based upon sex and gender. The Title IX Coordinator can answer questions and address any concerns about Title IX, 34 CFR Part 106, and university policies prohibiting other forms of sexual misconduct. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary at the Office for Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250, Mail Stop 0115, phone: (202) 720-3808).
Contact
Nicole Rios
Title IX and 504 Coordinator
nrios@highpoint.edu
titleix@highpoint.edu
336-841-9138
Couch Hall, Room 327
One University Parkway
High Point, NC 27268
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Gwenn Noel
Associate Vice President, Student Experience
gnoel@highpoint.edu
336-841-9672
337 Slane Center
April Wines
Senior Woman Administrator/Associate Athletic Director
awines@highpoint.edu
336-841-4645
117 Witcher Athletic Center
After normal business hours and weekends please contact Campus Security at 336-841-9111, to reach staff members on-call.
Complaints may also be filed with the Office of Civil Rights:
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1475
Telephone: (202) 453-6020
Email: OCR.DC@ed.gov
Web: https://www.ed.gov/ocr
